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Pretty Bird

This is a danphe, a lot like a peacock, I guess, about the size of a large hen; Nepal's national bird observed just off the trail from Namche on our return to Lukla.
From Annapurna to Everest

January 2nd 2009
Greetings folks! Having just returned from the Mt. Everest trek, I realize that it's been a little while since my last posting here. A lot has transpired, but I'll ty to keep it brief here and just stick to the main events. Since my last entry, my friend Elaine and I headed back from Pokhara to Katmandu (about 185 km east) to line up our permits and make necessary arrangements to begin o ... read more
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In 2008, I took a 2-yr leave of absence from the U. S. Coast guard - an organization that I love very much - to do some travelling, exploring, and perhaps some self-realization, that I otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity to do. In doing so, I picked a an area on the globe and went. We'll see what happens from here on in...... full info
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